News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsDisy challenges Akel over criticism of pro-Israel parliamentary group
Disy defended closer relations with Israel after Akel criticised a parliamentary group launched on Wednesday, and renewed questions over alleged Soviet links.
PoliticsEPP urges timely completion of Cyprus’ Schengen accession
The European People’s Party backed Cyprus’ Schengen bid, while reservations persist among member states over its feasibility and…
PoliticsPalmas highlights defence innovation as Cyprus hosts first EUDIS hackathon
Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas highlighted innovation’s role in national security as researchers, engineers and entrepreneurs gathered in Nicosia…
PoliticsAkel criticises Disy, Diko and Elam over Israel parliamentary group
Akel says a parliamentary group formed with the Israel Allies Foundation undermines Cyprus’s credibility in seeking international pressure…
PoliticsMavroyiannis sets January deadline for decision on 2028 presidential bid
Andreas Mavroyiannis says he will decide by January whether to contest the 2028 presidential election, without waiting for…
PoliticsChristodoulides warns Spanish election could complicate EU budget agreement
President Nikos Christodoulides urged an EU budget deal by year-end, warning that elections in Spain and political uncertainty…
PoliticsChristodoulides urges EU flexibility on energy bills and further ETS2 delay
President Nikos Christodoulides says Cyprus will back calls for more scope for national energy measures and a further…
PoliticsNational Guard includes drones in final phase of Iris 2026 exercise
The Iris 2026 exercise concluded at Kalo Chorio on Thursday, with drones participating for the first time and…
PoliticsCyprus expects October navigation notice for Great Sea Interconnector surveys
Energy Minister Michael Damianos says a navigation notice for seabed surveys between Cyprus and Crete is expected within…
PoliticsCyprus prioritises AI safeguards and research in Dublin talks
Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides discussed Cyprus’ AI priorities with Sir Demis Hassabis in Dublin amid warnings that recent…
PoliticsPantelides says MPs cover own costs in new Israel Allies Foundation group
Diko MP Chrysis Pantelides said the new Cyprus parliamentary group receives no financial backing from the Israel Allies…